Nokia has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Group Indexes (DJSGI), the world's first index family tracking the performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. The DJSGI consist of 236 companies from 61 industries in 27 countries representing the top 10 % sustainability companies worldwide. The total market capitalization of these companies is approximately 5,5 trillion USD (August 31, 2000).
Nokia recognizes its role in developing technological solutions that support sustainable development ecologically, economically and socially. A commitment to sustainability is part of Nokia's corporate culture, and embedded in its values. Nokia has signed ICC Business Charter in 1991 demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development defined in the charter. The seven principles of eco-efficiency defined by World Business Council for Sustainable Development combined with life-cycle thinking are of primary concern in developing, producing and marketing Nokia's products and solutions.
David E. Moran, president of Dow Jones Indexes, states that "Being a component in DJSGI means public recognition of being industry leader in social, environmental and economic strategic areas. Investors and other important stakeholders such as legislators, customers and employees are attracted to corporate sustainability because it seeks to create long-term shareholder value by embracing opportunities and managing risks associated with economic, environmental and social developments. "
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The DJSGI is the world's first global sustainability index family tracking the performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide. It is partnership of Dow Jones Indexes, a leading index provider, and SAM Sustainability Group, a renowned pioneer in sustainability investing. The selection process is based on SAM's Sustainability Rating, Zurich and the calculation and dissemination of the data is generated by Dow Jones Indexes, New York. The DJSGI family is derived from and fully integrated with the Dow Jones Global Indexes.
The DJSGI includes one global index, three regional indexes (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific) and one country index covering the United States. Each regional index has four additional narrower, specialized sustainability indexes that exclude alcohol, gambling or tobacco and all three.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its experience, innovation, user-friendliness and secure solutions, the company has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of mobile, fixed and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily lives of people. Nokia is one of the most broadly held companies in the world with listings on six major exchanges.
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